M/06/032 - Trinity Mirror / Email 4 Property [2007] IECompA m6032 (26 June (2007)

The proposed acquisition does not raise competition concerns and is cleared under Phase 1 as it does not substantially lessen competition in any relevant market.

Parties: Acquirer: Trinity Mirror Digital Limited; Target: Email 4 Property Limited
Jurisdiction: Ireland
Procedural Posture: Merger Notification / Phase 1 Clearance
Outcome: Cleared (Phase 1)
Legal Topics: Merger Control, Media Sector Mergers

Competition Law Merger Control Media Sector Mergers

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Parties

Trinity Mirror Digital Limited

Acquirer

Email 4 Property Limited

Target

Procedural Posture

Merger Notification / Phase 1 Clearance

Legal Issues

1 Whether the proposed acquisition of Email 4 Property Limited by Trinity Mirror Digital Limited would substantially lessen competition in any market for goods or services in the State.

Ratio Decidendi

The proposed acquisition does not raise competition concerns and is cleared under Phase 1 as it does not substantially lessen competition in any relevant market.

Court Disposition

Cleared (Phase 1)

Orders

The proposed acquisition by Trinity Mirror Digital Limited of Email 4 Property Limited is cleared.